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Patent GB-2553750-A (GB)
Title: Seat tilting mechanism
Inventor: PAOLO SALVONI
IPC: A47C1/032
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: A seat tilting mechanism 1 comprises a main body 2, a seat support 3, a backrest support 4 and an articulation mechanism comprising a lever 5, a first portion 8 of which defines along with a first arm 14, the seat support and the main body a first quadrilateral hinge, and a second portion 11 of which defines alone with a second arm 20, the backrest support and the main body a second quadrilateral hinge. Interior corner angles and lengths of each side of the first and second quadrilateral hinges are such that a predetermined angular displacement ratio of the backrest support in relation to the seat support is provided. An extension resistance device 26 is mounted between the main body and the first portion to provide resistance to rotation of the lever. A first end 27 of the extension resistance device is rotationally mounted to the lever at a first mounting point 28, which is located between a midpoint 6 of the lever and upper point 28, and is angularly displaced from a line extending between the midpoint and the upper point.
Patent GB-2540876-A (GB)
Title: Railway point crank system
Inventor: IQBAL CHADDA
IPC: B61L7/06
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: A linked crank 230 for use with a switch rail 300 is mounted on a device 100 which is rigidly attached relative to standard rails 330 of railway points. The mounting device comprises an input terminal (190, Fig.1) for receiving input power; an output connector 160 which is mechanically linked to a switch rail or an output connector of another such mounting device; and an actuator (130-150, Fig.1) which applies the input power to the output connector and which comprises a rack and pinion. The power is preferably electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic. A series of such linked cranks may rotate such that the switch rail is properly positioned. Powering the linked cranks may reduce load on an associated points machine; e.g. the power may apply a torque to the linked cranks to reduce the torque required from the points machine to actuate the linked cranks.
Patent GB-2552538-A (GB)
Title: Inspection system with a matrix and method
Inventor: GUILLAUME JEGOU
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A system for inspection of a load 2 comprises a detection device 3 configured to detect, after transmission through the load, successive radiation pulses emitted at a predetermined frequency by a source 11, the load moving in an inspection direction 5 at an inspection speed relative to the system, the detection device comprising a matrix of, e.g. linear, detector arrays 31, wherein the matrix has a width in the inspection direction, the width being based on the inspection speed and the predetermined frequency. The matrix width may be further based on a dimension of the load and/or on a predetermined dose of radiation. The detector arrays may have different individual dimensions. The matrix width may be such that successive pulses irradiate at least partially overlapping regions of the load.
Patent GB-2553104-A (GB)
Title: Image arrays for optical devices and methods of manufacture therof
Inventor: ADAM LISTER
IPC: B42D25/30
Filed: 2016-08-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an image array 14 for an optical device 10 that comprises generating a plurality of mask images based on a pixelated image, forming an interlaced mask layer 14a from the plurality of images, forming a colour layer 14b comprising alternating elongate strips of at least two different colours whereby the mask layer overlaps the colour layer and void regions 15b of the mask layer expose regions of the colour layer. Also disclosed is an optical device comprising a focusing element array 18 that overlays an image array. Also disclosed is and optical device that comprises a focusing array a multicolored image array and a mask layer.
Patent GB-2545810-A (GB)
Title: Bagging station support frame and method of forming the same
Inventor: YURGIS MAURO BACALLAO
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: An interconnector 112 can couple a bagging station to a rail 120. The interconnector can be in the form of a frame. The interconnector can attach to the back of a bagging station holder which also has a base. It can include an upper pair of hooks 128, 130 and a lower pair of hooks 132, 134 which can engage two horizontal rails 120. The hooks can be connected by bars 140-146. The device can be used in a shop or retail store to assist customers packing carrier bags.
Patent GB-2557952-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for shaping workpieces
Inventor: ANTHONY BEAUCAMP
IPC: B24D18/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for shaping workpieces are described in which data representing the surface form of the workpiece (fig 3a, 300) is analysed to determine characteristics of curvature of the surface (fig 3a, 300, 303, 306, 309), and these characteristics are used to determine the size and form required for a tool to apply shaping treatment to all parts of the workpiece surface (fig 3a, 302, 304). Measurements of the actual workpiece 12 are then compared with data relating to the required workpiece form 10, to determine the amount and distribution of material to be removed from the workpiece. A tool path for moving the tool over the workpiece to achieve the required shaping operation is then determined 14, and the tool and tool path data are provided to a shaping machine to carry out the shaping operation 20. The shaping tool 505 may comprise an elastomeric body covered in a flexible cloth 506, 507 on which rigid pellets containing abrasive material are fixed. The specification discloses methods of manufacturing such tools using a mound 508, 509 and also discloses methods for conditioning the pelleted cloth. There is also described a method of determining permissible amounts of tool offset to ensure smooth cutting of the workpiece.
Patent GB-2544697-A (GB)
Title: Telemetrically operable packers
Inventor: ERIC CONZEMIUS
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A down-hole packer is provided for positioning in a wellbore to establish a seal with a surrounding surface. The packer includes a sealing element that is responsive to compression by a setting piston to radially expand into the wellbore. An actuator is provided to longitudinally move the setting piston in response to a telemetry signal received by the down-hole packer. The actuator can include a hydraulic pump, an electromechanical motor or valves operable to control hydraulic energy to apply a down-hole force to the setting piston.
Patent GB-2549644-A (GB)
Title: MEMS transducer package
Inventor: TSJERK HOEKSTRA
IPC: H04R31/00
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A MEMS transducer package (1) comprises a semiconductor die element (3) and a cap element (23). The semiconductor die element (3) and cap element (23) have mating surfaces (9, 21). The semiconductor die element (3) and cap element (23) are configured such that when the semiconductor die element (3) and cap element (4) are conjoined, a first volume (7, 27) is formed through the semiconductor die element (3) and into the semiconductor cap element (23), and an acoustic channel is formed to provide an opening between a non-mating surface (11) of the semiconductor die element (3) and either a side surface (10, 12) of the transducer package or a non-mating surface (29) of the cap element (23).
Patent GB-2564406-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for correcting the frequency or phase of a local signal generated using a local oscillator
Inventor: Ramsey Faragher
IPC: G01S19/23
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A positioning system 4 comprises a local oscillator 18 for providing a local frequency or phase reference. A receiver 14, 16 is configured to receive a reference signal from a reference source in a reference direction, the signal having a received predictable frequency and phase. The system further includes a motion module 22 to provide a measured or assumed movement of the receiver in the reference direction and a reference source motion determination module 24 to provide a movement of the reference source in the reference direction. A local oscillator offset determination module 26 calculates an offset to the received frequency or phase based upon the movement of the receiver and reference source in the first direction. A local signal generator 28 then uses the local frequency or phase and the offset to provide a local signal. The motion module may be an inertial sensor. The system provides the advantage of being able to compensate for instabilities in the local oscillator.
Patent GB-2548531-A (GB)
Title: Real-Time tracking of bending fatigue in coiled tubing
Inventor: ALAN CHARLES JOHN TURNER
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A coiled tubing deployment system includes an offshore rig having a reel positioned thereon and coiled tubing wound on the reel. A guide arch is positioned on the offshore rig to receive the coiled tubing from the reel, and a tubing guide receives the coiled tubing from the guide arch and directs the coiled tubing into water. A depth counter measures a length of the coiled tubing deployed from the reel and generate one or more length measurement signals, and a set of bend sensors is positioned on the tubing guide to measure real-time strain assumed by the coiled tubing as deployed into the water and thereby generate one or more bend sensor signals. A data acquisition system receives the length measurement signals and the bend sensor signals and provides an output signal indicative of real-time bending fatigue of the coiled tubing at select locations along the coiled tubing.
Patent GB-2566459-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic apparatus
Inventor: ADRIAN STEVENSON
IPC: B01D21/28
Filed: 2017-09-13
Abstract: A method and an acoustic apparatus for inhibiting a flow of particles or cells in a fluid. The apparatus comprises an acoustic source transducer such as an open-ended piezoelectric tube 2 and a tubular cavity in which fluid is located. The source transducer is configured to form resonant nodal planes (3, Fig 5) perpendicular to a direction of the flow within the tubular cavity, and the nodal planes impede the flow of particles or cells such that the particles or cells from the fluid are separated near the resonant nodal planes and a remainder of the fluid is flown through the tubular cavity. Preferably a flexible de-coupler 4 such as an o-ring links a tube 5 of differing acoustic impedance to the acoustic source transducer. The acoustic apparatus can be used for particle or cell separations from a fluid, such as dewatering applications, including harvesting microalgae from water.
Patent GB-2568079-A (GB)
Title: Connector coding system
Inventor: JOHN PIERCE-JONES
IPC: H01R13/645
Filed: 2017-11-03
Abstract: A connector contains a releasably attached potted cartridge 401. Cables 404a-e are connected to contacts 405a-e, and cavity 403 filled with epoxy resin to encapsulate this. Other parts such as coding ring 301 and connector housing 407 are added to form the connector. Thus the coding means can be changed after the potting is complete. The connector may be used in hazardous areas. Alternatively, the connector may have a moveable coding mechanism (see Figs 23 and 24) and/or an asymmetric attachment means (see Fig 16).
Patent GB-2556747-A (GB)
Title: Wand: concurrent boxing system for all pointers with or without garbage collection
Inventor: PRADEEP VARMA
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: Boxed pointers are disclosed, for all pointers, for safe and sequential or parallel use. Since a pointer box can be arbitrarily large, it supports any fat pointer encoding possible. The boxed pointers are managed out of the same heap or stack space that ordinary objects are comprised of, providing scalability by a shared use of the entire program memory. The boxed pointers and objects are managed together by the same parallel, safe, memory management system including an optional precise, parallel garbage collector. To manage boxes independently of the garbage collector, explicit allocation and de-allocation means are provided including explicit killing of boxes using immediate or deferred frees. The entire system is constructed out of atomic registers as the sole shared memory primitive, avoiding all synchronization primitives and related expenses. Atomic pointer operations including pointer creation or deletion (malloc or free) are provided.
Patent GB-2570662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a wrapper
Inventor: ENES YILDIZ
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: The application discloses a wrapper 1001 for a food item (2002, figure 2b) and a method of wrapping around thereof. The wrapper comprises a flexible sheet 1002 with an adhesive 1005 forming a (preferably continuous) shape on one side of the wrapper. The inner zone 1006 bounded by the adhesive comprises a line of weakness 1007 for opening the wrapper. A separate tab 1009 is stuck over the line of weakness on the other side of the wrapper (i.e not on the side with the adhesive). To wrap a food item, place the product inside the bounded region and wrap the wrapper around it, gathering all the adhesive into a neck region forming a tail seal. The item is now accessible through the tab which may be pulled to break the line of weakness. The flexible sheet is preferably polypropylene based, has a thickness of 15-25 microns, is square or rectangular in shape and has a width of 2-60 cm. The seal is preferably made of a cold seal adhesive (such as a latex resin), extends in a pattern and is air tight. The wrapper is suitable for storing confectionary or chocolate.
Patent GB-2561670-A (GB)
Title: Horseshoe stud
Inventor: NIGEL TURNER
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: A horseshoe stud 1 including a ground-engaging part 3, and a horseshoe-engaging part 5, arranged for insertion into and engagement with a worn threaded stud hole or a horse shoe, the horseshoe-engaging part having an external thread which is tapered along the longitudinal axis. The thread may include crests and roots to engage with corresponding crests and roots of an internally threaded stud hole. The thread may be tapered at an angle of between 0.1 and 10 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis. The stud may be stainless steel. The stud may include means for facilitation rotation, such as a groove 9 in the ground engaging part. The ground engaging part may be tapered, flat, rounded or crenelated. Also disclosed is a method of forming the horseshoe stud, and a method of providing a studded horseshoe.
Patent GB-2562366-A (GB)
Title: Automatic car trailer hitching and unhitching system - electric connection
Inventor: GARY RODERICK WEBSTER
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2017-07-31
Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention the power is transmitted from the vehicle to the trailer through induction. The system comprises a primary winding mounted in a groove formed on the tow ball, a secondary winding mounted in a groove formed on an inner surface of the tow cup. Once the tow ball and tow cup are in close proximity an alternating current passing through the primary winding induces an alternating current in the secondary winding. The tow cup may also include an underjaw which in use closes the magnetic circuit around the winding mounted in the groove of the tow cup. In another aspect of the invention the power is transmitted from the vehicle to the trailer by the surfaces of the tow ball and tow cup being conductive. In this system the tow ball is connected to a positive power supply from the vehicle and, an inner surface of a tow cup is electrically connected to the tow ball and insulated from a body of the trailer, the inside surface is also connected to a positive part of the trailers power supply. Both systems may be used to transmit signals to the trailer from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2576698-A (GB)
Title: A shaving applicator
Inventor: PAUL GWILT
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 2018-08-04
Abstract: A shaving device 99 which comprises a reservoir 12 or fluid container in the handle 2, 4 of the shaver 99 or razor, in which a control mechanism such as a push button actuator 7 or mechanism pressurises fluid within the reservoir 12 so that it passes along a fluidic pathway 3 in the handle 2 to proximate the blade 16 of the displaceable cartridge 11 to enable shaving aid such as gel, foam or fluid to coat the shaving blades at the head of the shaver thus enabling the user to shave with a fluid on the blades without needing to apply fluid in a separate process. The container may comprise housing 27 with a slot 28 for activation of a squeeze mechanism driven by the lower handle 22, wherein a cam 29 pushes a container 30 against the shaver’s head 1 via a valve 20.
Patent GB-2565498-A (GB)
Title: A buoy device
Inventor: ARILD BECH
IPC: B63B22/02
Filed: 2017-05-09
Abstract: A buoy device (1) comprises a first part (20) having a first support structure (21, 23, 24a,b) and a second part (30) having buoyancy means and a second support structure (31, 37). The first and second support structures are connectable to form a rotatable connection between the first part and the second part. The buoyancy means comprises one or more buoyancy elements (34) releasably arranged on the second part (30). The buoy device may be a turret buoy, a CALM turret buoy, or a CALM turntable buoy.
Patent GB-2580950-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system
Inventor: GUY ADAMS
IPC: G06F16/245
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: Method wherein input data comprising data values associated with time values and threshold criteria are obtained 101, unique datasets are selected or generated from the input data 103 and it is determined whether they meet threshold criteria 105, wherein they are stored in memory in association with the threshold criteria. This is repeated for each threshold criterion. Each stored dataset comprises a plurality of data values and an indication of the time value associated with each of the data values. The threshold criteria may be a level of similarity or fidelity between the dataset and the input data and may be a percentage. Determining whether a dataset satisfies a criterion may comprise calculating the difference in averages between the dataset and input data, dividing the result by the average of the input data and then comparing the result with the criterion. Linear or non-linear interpolation may be used to calculate data values from data values of the input data when selecting or generating a dataset. The stored datasets may be able to be combined to form the input data. Threshold criterion may require that data values associated with a time value are not already represented in a stored dataset.
Patent GB-2568186-A (GB)
Title: Geographic area monitoring systems and methods utilizing computational sharing across multiple unmanned vehicles
Inventor: Robert L Cantrell
IPC: G05D1/10
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: In some embodiments, unmanned aerial task systems are provided that comprise: multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) each comprising: a UAV control circuit; a motor; and a propulsion system; and wherein data acquired through a first set of at least one of the multiple UAVs while performing a first set of at least one task is caused to be distributed to a second set of at least two of the multiple UAVs, and cause cooperative computational processing of the data through the UAV control circuits of the second set of UAVs and cooperatively identify based on the cooperative computational processing a second set of at least one task to be performed, and identify a set of at least two tool systems to be utilized by a third set of at least two of the multiple UAVs in cooperatively performing the second set of at least one task.
Patent GB-2589820-A (GB)
Title: Factual respirator, powered air supply unit and respiratory apparatus
Inventor: JAMES JORDAN
IPC: A62B18/02
Filed: 2019-09-06
Abstract: A facial respirator for use in welding or grinding, the respirator comprising: a half-face mask 24 for covering a user’s nose and mouth; and an air flow conduit 26 connected to a cavity of the mask 24. Conduit 26 includes a coupler 30 for connection to a port 32 of a powered air supply 22. Coupler 30 includes one or more elements that are detectable by one or more sensors of the air supply 22 when the conduit coupler 30 is connected to the air supply port 32. Also, a powered air supply 22 comprising a port 32 for connection to a coupler 30 of a facial respirator, the air supply 22 including one or more sensors for sensing one or more detectable elements of the coupler 30 when it’s connected to the port 32. Preferably air supply 22 comprises a controller to start or regulate a delivery of air flow from port 32 in response to sensor detection of the coupler’s detectable elements and where the controller may reduce air flow in response to sensor detection of the coupler’s detectable elements. Air supply 22 may include proximity sensors, possibly magnetic sensors for detection of the coupler’s detectable elements.
Patent GB-2578009-A (GB)
Title: The Preparation of Ceramide Conjugates and Derivatives of Sphingolipid Analogues
Inventor: NICOLAI VLADIMIROVICH BOVIN
IPC: C07K7/02
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: The preparation of water dispersible ceramide conjugates and derivatives of sphingolipid analogues is described. The conjugates and analogues are prepared by reacting a succinimidyl carbonate of a β-Ala derivative with the primary amine of a functionalised spacer. Despite their dispersibility in water, the ceramide conjugates and derivatives of sphingolipid analogues spontaneously incorporate into the plasma membranes of cells.
Patent GB-2577436-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage, multi-path rotary disc valve
Inventor: TIMO KUBOTA
IPC: F16K47/04
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body having a main valve passageway. A flow control assembly is positioned in the main valve passageway and includes a first control element, and a second control element rotatable relative to the first control element between a closed position, a first position, and a second position. In the closed position, the first and second control elements form a plug which prevents fluid flow through the main valve passageway. In the first position, the first and second control elements collectively define a first control passageway therethrough, and in the second position, the first and second control elements collectively define the first control passageway and a second control passageway therethrough.
Patent GB-2593664-A (GB)
Title: Re-sealable container lid
Inventor: TIMOTHY EDWARD REEVE
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2020-01-24
Abstract: Comprising a film laminate of two coextensive layers, a top layer and a base layer which is mountable to the container, the layers being bonded together by an adhesive layer, which a release layer extending between the adhesive and top film layer, the base layer comprising an elongate frangible zone defining a flap portion within the base layer which is disposable in use within a perimeter of the opening of the container. The release coating may extend across only a portion of the lid. A majority of the flap may be coextensive with the release coating. The frangible zone may comprise first and second remote ends which may each be located beyond the extent of the release coating. The frangible zone may comprise an elongate cut which may not penetrate the top film layer but may penetrate the adhesive layer. The lid may also comprise a further layer of printed material which may be attached atop the top film layer. Also included is claims to a method of producing such a film and a method of use of such a re-sealable film lid.